Peridot and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Peridot

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Peridot and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Gaspeite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Peridot and Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Peridot and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.